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upright

[/ˈʌpraɪt/]
adjective/adverb/noun
vertical/honesto/direito
1. (adjective) in a vertical position; standing straight
The post must be kept upright.
O poste deve ser mantido na vertical.
2. (adjective) honest and morally correct
He is an upright citizen.
Ele é um cidadão honesto.
3. (adverb) in a vertical position or direction
Stand upright with your shoulders back.
Fique em pé com os ombros para trás.
4. (noun) a vertical support or structure
The uprights of the goal posts were padded.
Os montantes das traves foram acolchoados.
Synonyms
verticalerecthonestrighteousmoralethical
Antonyms
horizontalcrookeddishonestcorruptunethical

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vertical/honesto/direito
standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
direito/vertical/honesto
same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

upright and honest - completely honest and trustworthy
keep something upright - maintain a vertical position
stand upright - maintain proper posture
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